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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,475.26, 239,129.86 and 59,553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,475.26, 239,129.86 and 59,553.29 is: 89,298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,475.26 : 239,129.86 = 59,553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,475.26/239,129.86 = 59,553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,475.26x = 239,129.86 × 59,553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,475.26x = 14,240,969,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,969,900.24/159,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,298.93

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